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1 The Carpenter November 27, 2016 The 1st Sunday of Advent Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves. GIVE Hope GIVE Comfort Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we will grow and flourish through Engaging, welcoming and building community Lifelong faith formation Social justice and service to others in need Engaging and understanding the energy and interests of our youth Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life Accountability in using our resources wisely so that we may live life abundantly! GIVE Peace Joy! GIVE St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

2 Madonna with Child Presentation: Join us on December 8 at 7:00 p.m. following the 6:00 Mass In celebration of the Feast of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, December 8, we welcome Mr. Richard-Raymond Alasko to discuss the history and background of the Madonna with Child painting. Painted by the Florentine Master Francesco Del Rossi in the mid 1500 s, the Madonna with Child was donated to our parish 50 years ago by the Cuneo family in commemoration of our new church building. Mr. Alasko, based in Chicago, is a noted art appraiser, specializing in the valuation of fine and decorative art. He has been quoted in several prominent periodicals and featured on the National Geographic Channel s program, America s Lost Treasures. He is an active member of the American Society of Appraisers and served as the organization s international president from 1998 to Join us in the church after the 6:00 p.m. Mass (approximately 7:00 p.m.) for Mr. Alasko s brief presentation. Refreshments will be served in the Narthex afterwards. Parish Advent Events Calendar 2016: St. Joseph Catholic Church Also accessible at November 27 1st Sunday of Advent Children s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass Giving Tree Tags available in the Church Knights of Columbus selling Christmas Trees at Marytown through December 23, Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m.-8 p.m., weekdays 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 29 Advent Scripture Series, 7:00 p.m.,kc Thursday, December 1 Holy Hour for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Church Saturday, December 3 Saturday Morning Live for men, 7:00 a.m., Koenig Center Reconciliation 11:00 a.m.-noon, Church December 4 2nd Sunday of Advent Children s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass. Tuesday, December 6 Advent Scripture Series, 7:00 p.m., KC Wednesday, December 7 Guild Housewalk (10 a.m.-8 p.m.), Boutique (9:30-3:30 p.m.) Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass of Anticipation 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses at 6:30, 8:30 (School), Noon and 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., a presentation on our Madonna & Child painting, in Church after 6:00 p.m. Mass. Holy Hour for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Church Saturday, December 10 Saturday Morning Live for men, 7:00 a.m., Koenig Center Reconciliation 11:00 a.m.-noon, Church Christmas Giving Tree Distribution Weekend in the school gym. Return Gifts to gym foyer between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent Children s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass Christmas Giving Tree Distribution weekend in the school gym. Return Gifts to the gym foyer before 12:00 Noon. Teen Mass 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 13 Advent Scripture Series, 7:00 p.m., KC Thursday, December 15 Holy Hour for Vocations, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Church School Christmas Program, 7:00 p.m., Church Saturday, December 17 Saturday Morning Live for men, 7:00 a.m., Koenig Center Extended Advent Reconciliation, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m., Church December 18 4th Sunday of Advent Children s Liturgy of the Word at 9:00 a.m. Mass Tuesday, December 22 School Christmas Mass at the regular 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve Liturgies 4:00 p.m. in Church (Contemporary Choir), 4:00 p.m. in Koenig Center (Children s Choir), 4:15 p.m. in Gym (Cantor with Traditional Music), 6:30 p.m. in Church (Teen Choir/Contemporary Music), 10:30 p.m. in Church (Traditional Choir). Carols for the City presented in Church at 4:00, 6:10 and 10:00 p.m. Sunday, December 25 Solemnity of Christmas Caroling begins 15 minutes before the start of each Mass. Mass times: 7:15 a.m. (Traditional), 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary), 10:45 a.m. (Traditional), 12:30 p.m. (Traditional) (No 10:45 a.m. Koenig Center Mass and no 5:00 p.m. Mass ) Friday, December 30 Feast of the Holy Family Regular weekday Mass schedule Saturday, December 31 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - 5:00 p.m. Mass of Anticipation Sunday, January 1 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God-regular Sunday Mass schedule Saturday, January 7 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord-regular 5:00 Mass of Anticipation Sunday, January 8 Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord-regular Sunday Mass schedule Monday, January 9 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord-regular weekday Mass schedule 2

3 GIVE GIVE Hope GIVE Comfort Peace Joy! GIVE GIVE HOPE To live as a member of the Body of Christ means to have a willingness to embrace the grace offered us. This first week of Advent, consider being a source of Christ s hope to others. How can you turn your holiday activities and festivities into opportunities to embrace the Hope of the World our Lord, Jesus Christ? As you notice all the stars in the night sky and adorning the many store displays, and those on your own decorations, think about the hope of a young mother about to give birth to her first child, the hope of the shepherds for the safety of their flocks, the hope of the Magi longing to discover the monumental event that they were in search of. Take time to notice all the haloes surrounding the variety of Christmas lights that break through the darkness of mere commercialism. Think of them as the prayers of the countless of sick, sorrowing, tired, hungry and needy calling out to God in the darkness of their lives. Will you give hope to all who pass your way? Will you graciously accept the good will of others who desire to be a source of hope for you? We invite and encourage each of you to gather with other members of the parish EVERY FRIDAY AT NOON IN THE CHURCH TO PRAY FOR PEACE IN OUR COUNTRY, OUR WORLD. Cannot be in church? Join us in spirit and pray with us, simple prayers from your heart for peace. Faith Formation For all men who seek to hold Christmas well! The Men s Council of St. Joseph Parish in Libertyville invites you to join us this Advent for the 4 th edition of Saturday Morning Live, facilitated by Dr. Kevin Murphy. Get your heart back in shape for the Season of Christmas! Make this season more where it really counts! Men of all spirits and dispositions are welcome; whether you be a Grinch or a George Bailey. Take some time out on Saturday mornings! Working the heart of the matter! Join us at SML for Advent. Refresh, re-imagine, and engage with tidings of comfort and joy. December 3--The Soul and the Season December 10--Strange Stories, Spiritual Sight, and Blurred Guides December 17--The Magi Ride Again* (borrowed with permission from John Shea) Where: St. Joseph Parish, Koenig Center Doors open at 6:30 a.m. We have a hard start at 7:00 a.m. We finish by 8:25 a.m. Hot coffee, donuts and fellowship, all for a one-time fee of $20. To pre-register, go to the Saint Joseph website or phone Walk-ins welcome. We hope to see you! 3 Advent Scripture Series with Fr. John Kartje Begins Tuesday During Advent, we reflect on the amazing truth that God became human. But why did the Incarnation have to be? And why did it happen when and in the way that it happened? The answers to these questions lie at the spiritual heart of the extraordinary, little-known biblical book, Letter to the Hebrews. Join Fr. Kartje as we explore the depth and meaning of the early Church s understanding of the priesthood of Jesus and how that priesthood calls us to a more authentic way of life today. The Letter to the Hebrews serves as the perfect spiritual guide to lead us through the Advent season and more deeply into the miracle that is Christmas. All are welcome to join us for the three evenings of scripture and prayer on Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. November 29 in the Koenig Center, December 6 in the Church, December 13 in the Koenig Center. Fr. Kartje is Rector and President of Mundelein Seminary/University of St. Mary of the Lake. He earned a doctorate in Biblical Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Fr. Kartje is a highly respected preacher and teacher. Register today on the parish website: For questions or for more information, contact Jon Monroe at monroej@actualtech.com.

4 Faith Formation Marriage Tip of the Week: Have you received the Sacrament of Penance lately? Go to Confession and follow it with breakfast together. For more information, visit Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry Pray for Vocations Joseph Catholic School Introduces Littlest Knights St. JosephSt.Catholic School Introduces Littlest Knights A parent/child program 2 3and 3 year olds social thatskills fosters social skills language A parent/child program forfor 2Catholic and yearschool olds that fosters and language development through St. Joseph Introduces Littlest Knights and nursery rhymes, songs, nursery interactive books, crafts and much more! development through rhymes, songs, interactive books, crafts and much Tuesdays frombeyer 8:30am-9:45am A parent/child program for 2 and year olds thatthis fosters social skills and language development through more! Mrs. Kris will be3teaching class. nursery songs, interactive28books, crafts and much more! Session 1rhymes, January 10 February Tuesdays from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Tuesdays from 8:30am-9:45am 7 May 2 SessionSession 1 2 MarchJanuary 10 February 28 Session 1 January February 28 Cost: $80 for 8 week10 session SessionSession 2 2 MarchMarch 7 May 2 7 register, May 2 call Tracy Lombardo at or tlombardo@sjslibertyville.org Space is limited! To Cost: $80 for 8 week session Cost: $80 formay 8 week session ***Children be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, and/or caregiver Space isspace limited! To register, call Tracy Lombardo at or is limited! To register, call Tracy Lombardo at or tlombardo@sjslibertyville.org tlombardo@sjslibertyville.org. ***Children may be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, and/or caregiver ***Children may be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, and/or caregiver. Save The Date St. Joseph Catholic School Celebrates 90 Years of Educating Students in The Archdiocese recommends that Mind, Body & Spirit. parishes provide for a holy hour to pray for priestly vocations. In support of this, the St. Joseph Vocation Committee and our Spiritual Formation Committee has Saturday, January 14, 2017 scheduled a holy hour, with Eucharistic 7:00-11:00 p.m. Adoration, to be held every Thursday Marriott Lincolnshire from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the church to offer prayers for priestly vocations. Thursdays have been chosen as an ideal Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating St. Joseph Catholic School s 90th Anniversary! day for having the prayer hour as it coincides with Holy Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at the Last The evening will include cocktails, a light dinner and entertainment featuring Stu the Piano Guy. Supper. If you are looking for a special action this year, what better way than a short visit on Thursday to pray for an increase in priestly vocations? If you are FOR MORE INFORMATION: unable to join us, please keep vocations Visit our Facebook page: Alumni of St. Joseph in your prayers. 90years@sjslibertyville.org or call Catholic School, Libertyville 4 RSVP and Ticket Sales will start in November

5 Faith Formation Thank You to Local Author! The Religious Education Office and families would like to give special thanks to Geralyn Sullivan. Geralyn generously donated 600 copies of her first publication as a children s book author, An Advent Poem. Every family received this beautifully illustrated book as a gift to read and experience during the upcoming Advent and Christmas seasons. Geralyn is a devout Catholic and an aunt of 30 nieces and nephews and one grandnephew. She is a financial advisor at William Blair and Company in Chicago and is a longtime parishioner of St. Stanislaus Kostka. Contact the Religious Education office, , for information on how to get a copy of her book. Religious Education November 27/29 NO Traditional Religious Education sessions. Home Groups please check with your catechist. December 4/6 Traditional Religious Education sessions will resume. December 9/11 Faith Weaving Religious Education sessions. December 11/13 Traditional Religious Education sessions. Prayer & Worship The Memory of Loved Ones to Create our Gift Garden Central to the Christmas Season is the giving and receiving of gifts. Gifts speak to the love that we have for one another. We are gift to others. Others are or have been gift to us. This Christmas Season, as a way to remember those who have been gift to us, you are invited to contribute towards the flowers that will grace our worship space during the Christmas Season. This might be in memory of a deceased loved one, someone who encouraged you in faith, or a friend or relative who gifted you with their guidance or their encouragement. Through these memorials the Christmas flowers will not just be decoration but a true garden of gifts representing those who have blessed our lives. Envelopes for this can be found on the tables in the back of church and are in your envelope packets. Simply fill one out with your contribution and drop it in the collection basket or send it to the parish office. During the Christmas Season the names of those remembered in our Gift Garden will be published in the Carpenter. May the beauty of our worship space this Christmas Season truly reflect the beauty of those lives that have touched our hearts and blessed our lives! Within the gathered assembly, the role of the congregation is especially important. The full and active participation by all the people is the aim to be considered before all else, for it is the primary and indispensable source from which the faithful are to derive the true Christian spirit. Sing to the Lord Music in Divine Worship, Issued by USCCB, November 14, 2007 Copyright 2007, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved. 5 Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Children in grades 1-5 are invited to join us for Children s Liturgy of the Word every Sunday during Advent starting Sunday, November 27 and ending Sunday, December 18. CLW is an opportunity to experience the Gospel using ageappropriate readings, songs, skits, and activities. Father dismisses the children during the 9:00 mass, and we proceed to the Koenig Center for our session. Parents are welcome and invited to come along with their child(ren). Please join us in preparing for Jesus birth during the Advent Season. We look forward to your participation. Please contact Janet Ritter at for more information.

6 Prayer & Worship Bringing Communion to Your Loved One at Home With the days getting colder and the streets getting icy, there may be a time your loved one is unable to maneuver the inclement weather. Our trained Ministers of Care would love to make a home visit to bring them Holy Communion. Please contact the Parish Office ( ) or Arlyss Lasecki ( ) or Judy Salzman ( ) to arrange for a Home Visit with Communion. Mass Intentions Monday November 28 6:30 Gabriel Ablog and Peter Bennes, Jr. 8:30 Silas Finnestad and Bernie McKay Tuesday November 29 6:30 Souls of the Departed Legion of Mary Worldwide 8:30 Mary Graham Sutter and John Cahill Wednesday November 30 6:30 Parishioners 8:30 David LaLiberte and Francois & Jeanne Bertaud, well-being Thursday December 1 6:30 Katie McClure 8:30 Peggy Ames, well-being and John O Keeffe Friday December 2 6:30 John Thumel and Norbert Toussaint 8:30 Arlene M. Jacobsen and Joy Giljohann Saturday December 3 8:30 Joseph & Janet Higgins and George Stevens Sunday All parishioners Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids Assisted Hearing Devices in sacristy for persons with difficulty hearing Accessible, powered door at east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex Accessible Ramp on east side of sanctuary Pew Accessibility on east front side section Pew Accessibility on east front of center section Padded Pew last row, far southeast corner of church Accessible parking spaces north of church along Maple Avenue. Pray the Rosary Please join other parishioners in church at 7:55 a.m. Monday through Saturday to pray Our Lady s Rosary. Schedules Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. (10:45 in Church and in Koenig Center), 12:30, 5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45 p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Second Saturdays-Sacrament of Healing at Mass) Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon or by appointment. In Memory Please pray for the soul of: Christy Kurz 6 Please Pray for the Sick Leslie Heatherman Andy Strelec Jim Dorow Pat Saviano Roz Camardella Mary T. Jordan Mario Lenzini Maria E. Coton Brett Becker Maddy McInerney Kevin Scanlan Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel Micah Peckels Quirk After 4 weeks, please notify the parish office if your loved one is still in need of our prayers. Presiders/Deacons Saturday, December 3 5:00 Fr. Luboyera Deacon Tiemeier Sunday, December 4 7:15 Fr. Hennessey Deacon Kashmar 9:00 Fr. Le Deacon Kashmar 10:45 Fr. Trout Homilist: Deacon Orlando 10:45 KC Fr. Luboyera 12:30 Fr. Trout Homilist: Deacon Orlando 5:00 Fr. Kartje

7 Social Justice & Service A Christmas Gift for Huaro, Peru Over the last three years, St. Joseph parishioners have provided funding to the St. Joseph/ Jesuit partnership project in Huaro, Peru. Thanks to you, the children are being fed in the cafeteria, they are being tutored in the library, family counseling is available, and we see hope in their eyes and smiles on their faces. Your compassion, prayers and commitment to these children, and the Jesuits who care for them, has been life-changing. This holiday season The International Sharing Ministry continues its support for the children in Peru by giving them the gift of play. Because there are no parks in Huaro and the rainy season in Peru extends from October to Buy a Christmas Tree and Feed a Family during Christmas, Easter & Thanksgiving The Saint Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 3674 are selling Christmas Trees to raise money to feed those families in need during Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Please visit us at the Marytown s east parking lot and buy your tree. (1600 W. Park Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois) We are open beginning Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 17. We accept cash or checks only. Special Friday, November 25 hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekday hours are from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weekend hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thanks, and hope to see you there! Christmas Gift Sale December 3-4 The Refugee Resettlement Ministry is hosting a sale of handmade goods after all of the Masses in the gym foyer on the weekend of December 3-4. There will be scarves, knitted goods, jewelry and other handmade items for sale. These items are made by refugee women as an additional source of income for their families. Why not stop by before or after Mass and pick up some truly unique gifts for those special people in your life? Cash or Check only. March, the children have great difficulty playing outside. With our help, the Jesuits are building a lighted, secure, concrete sports field that will allow the children the opportunity to socialize, exercise and just be kids even amidst the harsh realities of extreme poverty. Our St. Joseph sports field project will serve the entire Huaro community and will be an all-year-around safe place for the children to play soccer and other sports. Help us give the gift of play by picking up one of the Giving Tree Tags in the back of the church marked Jesuit International Ministry or make donations to St. Joseph Church with Peru Sports Field in the memo line. Word of Life A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called perinatal hospice, [it] provides precious moments together whether the baby is inside or outside the womb which can be cherished forever. Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal Diagnosis (www. goo.gl/jqdqjt), USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Waukegan: Fundraiser on February 25, 2017 Celebrate the Good Samaritans Teacher, what must I do? And who is my neighbor? (Luke 10:29) SAVE THE DATE: February 25, 6-10 p.m. Serving the people of God! All are welcome! 7

8 Social Justice & Service Green Tip of the Week IDEAS FOR GREEN GIFT GIVING Look for locallymade gifts at craft fairs and artisan shops. Not only are the gifts unique, but also they reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation. Choose gifts made from recycled materials. For some ideas see Give battery-free gifts. According to the EPA, about 40% of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Discarded batteries are an environmental hazard. Even rechargeable batteries find their way into the waste stream eventually. Avoid toys that promote violence. Remember the theme of Christmas is Peace on Earth. There are many toys and games that are fun, and nurture children s creativity and sense of active play. Re-gifting is OK. Re-gifting makes perfect sense. If you receive something you really don t need, look for ways you can reuse this gift by passing it on to someone who can use it. Of course, re-gifting needs to be done with care so as not to offend the original giver, but keeping a gift you don t need is wasteful. Over 25 parishioners spent a few hours putting 2,700 tags together and stapling them onto ribbons. The tags with gift requests from families and agencies are available in the Church. Thank you for your generosity! St. Joseph Employment Ministry to Meet on December 7 Transitions, even positive ones, can be highly stressful, both to us as individuals who are most directly affected, as well as to our family and friends. Unemployment or underemployment are particularly difficult, since they touch so many aspects of our life, and they certainly affect those who are closest to us. If you are in the midst of job, career, or any other disruptive life change, you may find our next meeting very helpful. Dr. Kevin Murphy, an executive coach and professional trainer from our community, will present Managing Emotions and Relationships During Times of Change to help us better understand these challenges and to deal with them more effectively. We meet from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee, Libertyville 60048), Room C. Please enter from the rear of the building. All are welcome! The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of personally and professionally fulfilling work. Anyone with a job to fill or an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@ comcast.net. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@ yahoogroups.com. Have Drinking or Emotional Problems? Holbrook Counseling Center of Mundelein, a program of Catholic Charities, has professional staff who can help with all of your problems. Our therapists have experience working with individuals and couples, and treating a multitude of problems, including substance abuse and addiction as well as marital conflict, personal issues, family problems and other difficulties. Day and evening appointments available. Fees are reasonable, and we respect your privacy. Just call

9 Social Justice & Service Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide LOSS meets monthly throughout the Archdiocese. Suicide is a tragedy for not only the victim, but for the loved ones left behind. Catholic Charities invites those who have experienced the devastation of suicide to participate by phoning LOSS is a non-denominational program offering hope and healing. Youth Next Teen Mass on December 11 Sunday, November 13, was our second Teen Mass. This special Mass was ministered by our teens for teens and the parish. We had an incredible amount of support with over 850 attending this Mass. The teens participated in the entire Mass including the Music Ministry. Additionally, we welcomed those 7th graders who are preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2018 they made their commitment to their journey towards their Confirmation day. We will host a Teen Mass the second Sunday of every month. Mark your calendar for our next Teen Mass on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 p.m. This is an exciting opportunity to see how God is working in the lives of our youth. All are welcome to come join us for worship and high-schoolers are invited to a short gathering afterward from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Teen Space known as Souled Out, in the shopping plaza south of the church (enter from the rear parking lot). After Confirmation this winter, 8th graders will also be welcome to join the after-mass gatherings. 9

10 Community Building Senior Corner in memory of Helene Killackey ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month-formation Center-11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.-st. Rose Quilting Circle 3rd Tuesday of each month-formation Center-St. Anne de Beaupré Card Making Circle-For information, call Terrie Coconate or November 29 Koenig, Dec. 6 Church, and Dec 13 Koenig, 7-8:30 p.m, Advent Scripture Series-Fr. John Kartje November 30, Dec. 7, 14-St. Joseph Room-1:30-3:00 p.m.-ss. Mary and Martha Circle (Scripture Group). For more information-lpopeck4@comcast.net. Dec. 3, 10, 17 - Men s Saturday Morning Live. See below. December 7-30th Annual Guild Housewalk COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Cook Memorial Library has afternoon movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday (Aspen). LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR COUNCIL AND SENIOR CENTER See the Senior Update on tables in the Narthex Mothers with Young Children Bi-monthly Meeting: Our next bi-monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, December 1 from 9:15-11:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville). This meeting will be a fun holiday ornament exchange! Babysitting is available. $6/one child, $8 two or more. Additional details will be posted on BigTent soon. Please note, this will be the last bimonthly meeting of 2016! December Book Club: November Book Club has been rescheduled to early December. We will be reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. Date, location and RSVP on BigTent! Drop-In Playgroup: Please check for the latest details and information on Big- Tent about playgroup for this week! Mom s Night Out: We hope you can join us for our December Mom s Night Out on Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. We will be having a Favorite Things gift exchange. Be sure to check out details and RSVP on BigTent. December Faith Formation: Please join us for a Faith Formation meeting on MYC couples enjoy a fun night out Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m. All members are welcome! We will continue to talk about motherhood, marriage, and faith. We will be reading For the Love by Jen Hatmaker as a starting point for our discussion. Reading the book is not required to attend. RSVP and additional details on BigTent. If you or someone you know would like to join MYC, please contact us at stjoesmyc@gmail.com. Membership is free and you can be as involved as you like. We d love to have you! Guild Circle News Ss. Mary and Martha Circle: Our Circle gathers together to read the scriptures for the coming weekend Mass. We are not a group of scripture scholars. We share how the message affects and is relevant in our everyday lives. We welcome you to join us for all sessions or drop in when you can. Gathering dates: Advent: Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:00, St. Joseph Room, November 30, Dec. 7, 14. Contact for more information: Lpopeck4@comcast.net. 10

11 Community Building Save the Date is Saturday, February 4! Interested in attending St. Joseph s annual Trivia Night? Then you ll want to mark two key dates on your calendar: Saturday, February 4 doors open at 6:00 p.m., Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 19 online registration opens for Trivia Night. Please note that due to space constraints, we have a maximum number of registrations we can accept. To guarantee your spot, please register early. More information about registration will be provided in the Carpenter in December. If you have any questions about this year s Trivia Night, please stjosephtrivia@gmail.com. Euchre Night Saturday, December 3 The next Euchre Night will be on Saturday, December 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., cards begin at 7:00 p.m. Please note our location: 200 North Milwaukee, Lower Level (enter through Milwaukee Avenue doors). December Euchre is a little different than the rest of the season. Instead of playing for nominal, donated prizes, we invite players to make an optional $5 donation with proceeds going to benefit our Sharing Ministry Project in Moshi, Tanzania. St. Joe s Euchre Night is for anyone interested in casual Euchre play, meeting fellow parishioners, munching on snacks, and having some laughs. Players are adults that are singles or couples of all ages. These are stand-alone events and you re not making any commitment about attending future nights. If you re interested in joining us at our next Euchre Night, or you have some questions, please send an to Stuart and Fran Skinner at fskinner@aumpartnersllc.com. Women s Guild of St. Joseph Catholic Church Proudly Presents the 30th Annual Doorways to Christmas Housewalk Housewalk and Boutique, Wednesday, December 7 Christmas Housewalk. Tour five of Libertyville s loveliest homes fully decorated for the holidays. Home are open 10:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Housewalk tickets went on sale Monday, November 14 at St. Joseph Church Parish Office and at How Impressive! (326 North Milwaukee Avenue). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Any questions? Please contact Cristina Riggio, cristina_riggio@ yahoo.com or Tiffany Olson, tiffanyrolson@yahoo.com. Christmas Boutique Stop by the Koenig Center for a little holiday shopping. Handmade gifts, jewelry, tote bags, accessories, painted canvases and much more will be featured at this year s Boutique. The Boutique will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and admission is free. Questions? Please contact Cristina Riggio, cristina_riggio@yahoo.com. Housewalk Luncheon & Trolley Tour, Wednesday, December 7, 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Spend a relaxing afternoon with friends as you enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. A trolley will pick you up from lunch and drive you to each of this year s beautiful homes. Tickets are $50. Ticket availability is limited. Tickets include house tours, trolley transportation and lunch at Cafe Pomigliano. Any questions? Please contact Carolyn Husnick, husnick_carolyn@yahoo.com. Any available Preview Night and Luncheon and Trolley Tour tickets will be available at the St. Joseph Church Parish Office starting on Monday, November 21. Proceeds from the Housewalk will benefit the following 501(c)(3) charities: Aid for Women of Northern Lake County, ACCW Scholarship Fund, Community Social Services (House of Peace), Franciscan House of Mary and Joseph, Infant, Inc., Maristella, SisterHouse, St. Joseph School and Religious Education, U.S.O. (No Dough Dinner), Women s Prison Retreat, Children s Oncology Services, Inc., PADS Lake County, Smile Train and The Lake County Haven 11 Irish Set Dancing Every Wednesday Irish Set Dancing, similar to American Square Dancing, involves eight people dancing in a square or circle. It originated in Irish homes years back where Irish folk gathered to play music, tell stories and sing folk songs. It is great fun and a super aerobic workout. Our group at St. Joseph s that meets every Wednesday evening in St. Joseph School at 8:00 p.m. It is open to everyone and if you d like to join us call Nuala at or nualakav@sbcglobal.net. Slainte!

12 Accountability Stay Connected! We have options for everyone! Website: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Newsletter: sign up here Sign up to receive occasional s from St. Joe s. We currently send an out twice a month. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for October 23, 2016 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $22,435 $388,740 $20,022 $390,268 Electronic Giving $1,640 $240,312 $8,533 $239,687 Total Collection $24,075 $629,052 $28,555 $629,955 Budget for Collection $41,000 $697,000 Difference $(16,925) $(67,948) St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at Thoughts on Giving For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. (Matthew 24:42) People who have had health issues or near-death experiences generally have a greater appreciation for each day being a gift from God. The rest of us usually take for granted that we will be around tomorrow. But when you start to look at each day as a gift, you realize all the little miracles that happen daily and grow in gratitude for all that we have been given. Beyond Hearing Aids: Sound Advice Class on December 1 Sound Advice Classes will be offered at no charge at St. Joseph s Formation Center on the first Thursday of every month. The next class is December 1 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Julie Kneip, Doctor of Audiology, of Hearing Associates, Inc., will be conducting the complimentary classes. It is a series of two classes. If you or a loved one has a hearing loss, these classes are not to be missed! When there s hearing loss in the family, all family members are encouraged to be involved in the implementation of a hearing loss strategy. The primary goal of the classes is to educate about hearing loss beyond the use of hearing aids. Previous attendees have experienced improved social relationships, decreased isolation, improved self-confidence, and increased understanding of communication strategies. Recommendations provided regarding public gatherings, structuring the home environment for maximum audibility, the rights of people with hearing impairments (as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act), and ways to preserve and protect your hearing. To register, please call Hearing Associates, Inc. at for a reservation. Space is limited. Enter Formation Center at back entrance. Etcetera Catholic Nurses to Meet The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County will have its Advent Morning meeting on Saturday, December 3 here at St. Joseph Church. Beginning with 8:30 a.m. mass, a program will follow in the Formation Center. Park and enter in the back. The Pot-Luck Breakfast will feature Roland Catherall speaking about our parish s Refugee and Resettlement Ministry. Cost for members is free; nonmembers are $5. Please bring a dish to share and RSVP to Ginny at

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. info@stjoseph-libertyville.org Website Rev. John Trout, Pastor jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Martin Luboyera, Resident Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier Pastoral Staff Mrs. Mary Causey - Director of Social Justice and Service , mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Ann Harmon - Parish Office Manager , aharmon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager , dharris@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries , gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology , kmcmahon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School , aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration , aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Lynne Strutzel, Interim Director of Faith Formation , lstrutzel@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music , rvanasdlen@stjoseph-libertyville.org Parish Pastoral Council the PPC at info@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout Michael Knight Jon Monroe Mike Mulligan Kathleen O Connor (Chair) Megan Pavelske Gerry Salzman Janine Wilson Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout Jim Groth Sheila Johnson Ryan Kasten Bob Killackey Brian Savage Tom Sear (Chair) Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy (marietuohy@sbcglobal.net) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Lead. Articles must be received by Noon on the Monday before issue date. New Parishioners Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download registration form on-line at Announcements at Mass Due to Sandra Jimenez by Noon on Mondays, sjimenez@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Guideline: brief 2-3 sentences. Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office. Ministry of Care, Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrangement. Contact the parish office if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound. A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion. Guide to Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide. Stay Connected Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Matrimony Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months is usually required for marriage preparation. Infant Baptism As an expectant parent, you are invited to the Pre-Baptismal Session 3 months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other month. Next session: January 9 in church narthex (5:30 p.m. this month only.) Baptism for School-Aged Children Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call for information and registration. Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement. Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vestibule area. Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday, please call the office, , before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door. 13

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16 Breaking Open the Word A Journey to Discipleship Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture 1. Proclaim God s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence. 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. 3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be. Next Sunday s Gospel Matthew 3: 1-2 Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew Response: Glory to You, O Lord John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance. And and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand! do not presume to say to yourselves, We have Abraham as our It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he father. For I tell you, God can raise up children to Abraham said: A voice of one crying out in the desert, Prepare the from these stones. Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut John wore clothing made of camel s hair and had a leather down and thrown into the fire. belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. At I am baptizing you with water, for repentance, but the one that time Jerusalem, all Judea, and the whole region around who is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy the Jordan were going out to him and were being baptized to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit by him in the Jordan River as they acknowledged their sins. and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand. He will clear his When he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming threshing floor and gather his wheat into his barn, but the to his baptism, he said to them, You brood of vipers! Who chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. warned you to flee from the coming wrath? The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection John the Baptist is one of the central figures of Advent. We have come to know him as the one who drew attention to Jesus and helped others recognize Him as the Savior. In his time, many acknowledged John as a prophet. Some Jews even thought he might be the Messiah, as he went about preaching that the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand. Fortunately, we have a great advantage over the Jews of John s day. We no longer need him to tell us that Jesus was the awaited Messiah. John s role in our day is to remind us to prepare ourselves to invite Jesus into our lives in a bigger way. During this preparation season John calls our first step to be that of repentance. We are called to identify those things which keep us from walking on a straight path toward God or even walking in the wrong direction. Our second step is to express our sorrow for our sinfulness. Yet true repentance calls us to do more than turn away from our sin and face God. It calls us to take positive steps toward Him. We amend our ways not merely by ceasing to sin but we must act more virtuously as well. As we prepare for Christmas we don t only clean our house, we decorate it lavishly as well. John the Baptist would encourage us to do the same for our souls during this Advent season. Confess our sins. Express our sorrow for them. Then become a more loving presence in our homes and our communities. For further reflection on John the Baptist s role, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church paragraphs and, on interior repentance Reflection Questions 1. As we repent for the times we have turned away from God or have become distracted from Him, we are called to not only turn to Him but we are called to take steps in His direction. What steps can I take to move closer to God during this Advent season? 2. What new habits might I develop to help me to avoid lapsing back into those thoughts or actions which turn my heart away from God? 3. During Lent many of us resolve to make some sacrifice to prepare for the celebration of Easter. What specific resolution(s) to spread joy might I make during this Advent preparation season? Readings for the Week Monday: Is 4:2-6; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 St. Andrew Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 St. Francis Xavier Sunday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Rom 15:4-9; Mt 3: